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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 26, 1977
Filed:
Feb. 23, 1976
Boleslaw M Klimek, Des Plaines, IL (US);
Victor Mastis, Hinsdale, IL (US);
The Echlin Manufacturing Company, Branford, CT (US);
Abstract
A tractor-trailer electrical receptacle is disclosed wherein a housing contains a cavity having a plurality of male contact members mounted therein; the cavity is adapted for receiving a mating electrical plug. A mounting member connected to the housing is adapted for mounting the housing at an angle inclined to the horizontal to promote drainage of any moisture in the cavity away from the contact members. A support member extends forwardly from the housing to provide such support for an electrical plug mated with the receptacle as minimizes the effects of vehicle vibration upon such plug. A cover is connected to said housing and urged by a spring to close the cavity when a plug is not inserted in the receptacle.